Photo: Ford Motor Company For the time being, the upcoming Ford Mustang-inspired battery-electric crossover is largely a mystery — it doesn’t even technically have a name. We know it’s got a butt that looks like a Mustang, and that it will also bear the influence of the new Ford Explorer. We know it’ll have a…
This year was one of the best yet for green cars, especially those that get energy from a plug. So, to celebrate twelve months of progress, these are my top six picks for the best plug-in vehicles of the year. [wptab name=’Toyota Prius Prime’] We start the list with a recent addition to the plug-in…
GM Hummer logo Photo: Russ London under CC BY-SA 2.5 General Motors recently announced its all-new electric Hummer pickup as one of its many upcoming electric models. Much about the vehicle has been kept secret, but GMC has announced that its first all-electric truck will have impressive performance. Another Old Favorite With a New Design:…
The Lincoln SUV lineup with Monochromatic Package Photo: Lincoln In so many ways, 2020 and 2021 kind of feel like a Groundhog’s Day-style loop. That holds true if you’re looking at the results of the 2021 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, which see Lincoln named the Top Premium Brand for the third straight year. Top Honors…
Much to the surprise of some — including even Ford — the… Oh, this is gonna be good. The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning has… The date May 19 may ring a bell (pun intended) if you’re… With production set to spark up in mid-2022, we should be getting… Ford Motor Company is full steam ahead…
Photo: Pixaline Earlier this week, GM’s Mary Barra joined the industry in lobbying the government to maintain the proposed elimination of the electric car tax credit. This topic is especially pertinent to many mainstream manufacturers whose future product lineups include electric models. Now, electric vehicle (EV) proponents and alternative energy enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of…
Photo: Chevrolet If you’re a gearhead, you’re probably familiar with the myriad of tests that vehicles undergo after production. (Think IHHS, NHTSA, and J.D. Power ratings, for example.) But you might not know much about torture tests, the rigorous evaluations that automakers put their models through before production. Here’s just a glimpse of how automakers…
Pictured: 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Every automobile requires particular maintenance to ensure it continues functioning properly. For most cars, that involves caring for the internal combustion engine with recurring upkeep like engine oil changes, fuel system cleanses, and transmission flushes. But what about electric or hybrid cars that utilize electric motors and batteries to power…
Historically, Mazda has been one of the biggest holdouts against electric vehicles. It has generally focused on honing its internal-combustion engines while paring down its vehicles’ weights. In fact, it has come out with a new kind of engine that could allow it to continue to return high efficiency numbers, no electric motors or giant…
♫I can see clearly now the large roof pillars are gone♫ In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any blind spots before changing lanes or backing up. In modern vehicles, this is a task that is not so easily done. Over the course of…
Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicle Jim Farley, executive vice president and president of Global Markets for Ford Motor Company, spurns the perception that the automaker is lagging behind its competition with regards to autonomous vehicle development, insisting that its approach is one taken in order to secure profitability and, as he terms it, helping prevent the…
Photo: Lexus Lexus has debuted its first fully electric vehicle, the new UX 300e. As the name suggests, the Lexus UX 300e is based on the classic Lexus UX, a luxurious five-seat SUV. According to the automaker, the Lexus UX 300e will earn a range of 250 miles, based on New European Driving Cycles standards….
A mid-cycle update for the Chevrolet Equinox has been delayed until the 2022 model year Photo: Chevrolet Due to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, mid-cycle updates have been postponed for several GM models. According to The Detroit News, General Motors has told its suppliers to halt work on parts and tooling for vehicles that were…
Photo: Pixaline Though many major OEMs are tweaking their electric vehicle (EV) models, the actual production process of an EV isn’t as green as some people believe. Some battery production methods increase emissions, which makes the EV itself less green when considering the vehicle’s entire life cycle. A recent Bloomberg study indicates that conventional combustion…
The Pacifica was named the best vehicle for families on the road The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been receiving a lot of love from the automotive industry recently. Chrysler’s flagship minivan earned the “Best of 2017” award from Cars.com earlier this year. The Pacifica even received the prestigious title of “North American Utility Vehicle of…
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